Summer 2013 An e-newsletter published by the Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County Educating Northeast Science, Technology, Engineering and Serving Mathematics Showcase (STEM) Communicating By Bob Mengerink, Superintendent

Robert A. Mengerink In this time of uncertainty and change Superintendent within the educational community, the time Steve Rogaski is always right to celebrate and highlight Director of Pupil Services the accomplishments of our districts, teachers and the entities who have sought Bruce G. Basalla to bring about innovation and engaging Treasurer Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) educational resources Governing Board and products to their regions, districts Tri-County (Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake) and classrooms. Recently, more than 100 Educational Service Center Consortium. Christine Krol educators gathered together to celebrate, President highlight, share and network the exciting State University (CSU) hosted the Anthony Miceli STEM work that occurred across the state STEM Education Showcase for Northeast Vice President throughout the 2012-2013 academic year. Ohio educators on May 14th at the CSU Julka Hall and Atrium. Carol Fortlage This event showcased the work of teachers Tony Hocevar from Northeast and Central Ohio who

created and implemented innovative, Frank Mahnic, Jr. instructional strategies for students in The Educational Service Center grades K-12 this past school year. of Cuyahoga County 5811 Canal Road Delivering the keynote presentations were Valley View, Ohio 44125 NASA Glenn Center’s Director James M. (216) 524-3000 Free, associate administrator of education Fax (216) 524-3683 and former astronaut Leland Melvin, and www.esc-cc.org Battelle’s corporate vice president Eric The STEM Education Fingerhut. Showcase is a collaborative event among ESC Connection NASA Glenn Research Center Education Continued on page 7 Editor: Nadine Grimm Office, the Battelle Memorial Institute, North Associate Editors: Point Educational Service Center, and the Jennifer Dodd Paula Kucinic Educational Service Center with contributions by: of Cuyahoga County ESC Staff The Bridge to Educational Excellence

Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County The Bridge to Educational Excellence International Education

Innovation Book Series and Conference A book series focusing on Innovation in Education was knowledge and global perspectives for participants to hosted at area high schools in early Spring—Berea, improve teaching and learning. The keynote presenter, Aurora, and Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Ram Ramakrishan from Eaton Corporation, focused on Collinwood High School. Participants read and discussed the academic and cultural skills necessary for success books that highlighted educational reform throughout as global citizens, but also the creative capacities that the world, including Yong Zhao’s World Class Learners, are necessary for innovation. The book discussions and Tony Wagner’s Creating Innovators, and Sir Ken Robinson’s conference were funded by a grant from the Martha Out of Our Minds. Student participants provided their Holden Jennings Foundation, and educators who thoughts on what is significant for their educational attended the conference were eligible for mini-grants experiences at the book discussions and at the April 15th highlighting innovative teaching practices or community conference, Flip Your World! Creativity, Innovation and collaborations to extend what teachers learned. Student Entrepreneurship without Borders, held at Baldwin Wallace participants from high schools and universities expressed University’s Center for Innovation & Growth. that for many this was a first-time opportunity to attend a professional conference and to network with business The conference highlighted best practices by global and community leaders. business leaders, educators from K-12 and higher education institutions, and community and cultural representatives with the purpose of enhancing content

Book Series

Flip Your World! Conference

1 International Education

Ohio-Ontario Cultural Exchange Project During Spring term, Richmond Heights Secondary poetry and illustrations provided personal statements Schools art students and their teacher Mary Nichols- about the themes. Students from Ontario, Canada, Brondfield enhanced literary and artistic skills in a created drawings that illustrated their personal cultural cultural exchange project with students and teacher identities. The teachers exchanged the students’ work Kevin Locke from the Walkerville Academy for the Arts for exhibits in Ohio and Ontario that were shared with in Windsor, Ontario. Ohio students became authors community members on May 15th. A reception of foods and illustrators as they created handmade books about from different countries added to the cultural sharing. the topics of diversity and equity. First they learned The project was funded by a mini-grant from the Martha the process of making Western-style and Eastern-style Holden Jennings Foundation through the Kent State handmade papers at the Morgan Art of Papermaking University Gerald H. Read Center for International and Conservatory and Educational Foundation in Cleveland, Intercultural Education. and they then learned to bind their books. Their essays,

Global Teacher Institute for Ohio Educators The ESC of Cuyahoga County will host the fourth Development/Calendar of Events. Scholarship assistance statewide Global Teacher Institute—Fostering Innovation for transportation or lodging for educators from beyond in Education—at the Dr. Harry E. Eastridge Professional the Northeast Ohio region is offered by The Ohio State Development Center on August 1st and 2nd from 8:30 University Office of International Affairs; apply at www. a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Keynote speakers include Dr. Brad surveymonkey.com/s/BPH3Z5B. Institute partners Mitchell of Battelle for Kids, who will speak about the also include Kent State University’s Gerald H. Read Global Learning Collaborative comprised of educators Center for International and Intercultural Education and from the highest-performing school systems around the Battelle for Kids as well as partners in the Developing world, and Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia Global Citizens for Northeast Ohio network. Learn, in Cleveland, Mr. Jurček Žmauc, who will discuss Global network and collaborate with educators and community Education and Economic and Cultural Development. representatives statewide at the Global Teacher Institute. Breakout sessions will explore innovative pedagogical strategies, such as International Baccalaureate, NextGen Contact: Innovation Lab Network, Asia Society/International Nadine Grimm Schools Studies Network, as well as developing Coordinator of 21st Century Learning community connections with business and cultural [email protected] partners, study abroad, and community and global 216-901-4243 resources. Registration is $50 for both days. Registration is online at www.esc-cc.org, then click on Professional

2 Awards Believe It To Achieve It! 35th Annual Recognizing Excellence in Education for Students with Disabilities Awards - May 17, 2013

Keynote Presentation by: 2013 Outstanding Student Achievement Award Karen Gaffney,President, The Outstanding Student Achievement Award was established as a means of acknowledging Karen Gaffney Foundation achievements of school-age children and youth with disabilities in Cuyahoga County. Presented by: Meghan Shelby, Consultant, State Support Team - Region 3.

Justin Bachman Sarah Stevens Solon High School Olmsted Falls Middle School Solon City Schools Olmsted Falls City Schools

Ivan Childers Tyler Stiles Brooklyn High School Guidestone, Berea Brooklyn City Schools Ronald Toombs Darnelle Crenshaw Columbus Intermediate School Lakewood High School Bedford City Schools Lakewood City Schools Shawn Widzinski Devin Mathews Independence High School Miles Park School Independence Local Schools Cleveland Metropolitan Schools Matt Yako Ryan Meese North Royalton High School Rocky River Middle School North Royalton City Schools Rocky River City Schools

Cilfford Pleasant Bedford High School Bedford City Schools

2013 Outstanding Peer Achievement Award The purpose of this award is to recognize and honor students with or without disabilities who have established positive relationships and who have assisted others students with disabilities, and have been exemplary role models. Presented by: Jackie Lawson, Consultant, State Support Team - Region 3

Paul Karthan Deryk Trautman Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools

Hannah Kho David Urse Olmsted Falls Intermediate School Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Olmsted Falls City Schools Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools

Kyle Rolland Olmsted Falls High School Olmsted Falls City Schools

3 2013 Outstanding Educator Achievement Award These educators and educational teams are the exemplars in designing instructional strategies and programs. They have been recognized for their work in one of the following categories of achievement. Presented by: Sharon Humphrey, Consultant, State Support Team - Region 3

Kevin Aufmuth Brookridge Elementary School Brooklyn City Schools

Gina Babinec Emerson Elementary School Lakewood City Schools

Susan Folta Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools

Lorraine E. Gordon Miles Park Elementary School Cleveland Metropolitan Schools

Karen Haseley Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools

Siasia Jackson Frederick Roehm Middle School Berea City Schools

Mary Jonela Royal View Elementary School North Royalton City Schools Cathy Norris Erin Macsurak North Royalton High School Greenview Upper Elementary School North Royalton City Schools South Euclid-Lyndhurst City Schools Hillary Pettigrew Doreen “Terry” McLellan Brooklyn High School Olmsted Falls High School Brooklyn City Schools Olmsted Falls City Schools Joe Raso Shiloh Middle School Parma City Schools

Jayne Reitz Falls-Lenox Primary School Olmsted Falls City Schools

Cindy Richards Royal View Elementary School North Royalton City Schools

Valerie Smith Solon High School Solon City Schools

Kelly Tesar North Royalton High School North Royalton City Schools

Kay Veith Brookpark Memorial Elementary School Berea City Schools

4 2013 Outstanding Media Honor Roll The Outstanding Media Honor Roll was established by the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) to recognize fair and balanced education reporting and exemplary service to our community.

Kim Wheeler WKYC-TV Cleveland, Ohio Research shows Blended & Online learning works, but of course, QUALITY MATTERS!

FREE! Quality Matters (QM), G6-12 Rubric “Online” Summer Courses

The Northeast QM Consortium is a strategic partnership between the ESC of Cuyahoga County, the Geauga, Lake and Lorain Counties Educational Service Centers, Ashland University, the Northern Ohio Research and Training Technology Hub (NORT²H) and WVIZ/PBS ideastream®. It was developed to increase the awareness and expansion of quality online and blended learning in schools. In February 2013, the ESC of Cuyahoga County and the Northeast QM Consortium members were awarded a grant by eTech Ohio to offer and deliver training in the QM standards and rubric to the schools and educators in the northeast region. Do You Want to Learn How to Provide High-Quality Blended-Learning Instruction? This comprehensive approach to the G6-12 Rubric is offered by QM and covers all elements of the Grades 6-12 Rubric for online and blended-learning and provides hands-on experience. This class is the prerequisite to additional In this class you will: QM online trainings which can lead to QM evaluator and QM facilitator certification. These opportunities are for teachers who are currently utilizing, or  Learn 5 key factors to creating a quality online would like to experiment with, blended-learning courses in their classroom. or blended course

 Your team will receive 15 hours of 100% QM, G6-12 Training FREE!  Know what are the mistakes most teachers  Sign-up a team of 2-4 or more from your building or district make– and how to avoid them—when creating to be eligible! your first online or blended course  Space is limited to the first 200 Registrants!  See how to spot quality—or the lack of it—in Northeast Ohio Quality Matters (QM) Consortium courses which you might be considering for district purchase JulySession 8-29 Dates session—Sessions - Online are (limit 3 60weeks registrants) ONLINE! Centers, Ashland University, the

July 15 session - Online (limit 40 registrants) Northern Ohio Research and Training Session I—June 10—July 1, 2013 (Limit of 60 registrants) Understand how to evaluate your own course Orientation for online sessions will be conducted online Technology Hub (NORT²H) and

August 5 blended session - face-to-face WVIZ/PBS ideastream®. Learn how It was to maintain developed student to increase interest in the an Session II — J uly 8, (AM2013 or— PMJuly - limit 19, 20 2013 registrants (limit each) of 60 registrants)awareness and expansiononline course of quality online and blended August 5-26, 2013 - Online learning in schools. In February 2013, the ESC and the OrientationSession III —willJuly be conducted 15, 2013— face-to-faceAugust 5, 2013at: (limit of 40 registrants)Northeast Ohio QM Consortium were awarded a grant by (orientation to the online sessions will be done electronically) ESC of Cuyahoga County eTech Ohio and the Ohio DepartmentREGISTRATION of Education to offer Blended Session IV—August 5, 2013—face-to-face (AM or PM) 5811 Canal Road, Valley View, Ohio 44125 and deliver trainingRegistration in the QM for standards QM workshops and rubric must to the be August 5—26, 2013—Online Professional Development Contact Hours: 15 schools and educators in the northeast region. During Limit of 20 registrants—AM session done through the Educational summer 2013, educators will participate in the Applying the Limit of 20 registrants—PM session Service Center of Cuyahoga County’s Quality Orientation Matters will (QM) be isconducted a faculty-centered, in a Face- topeer-face review session, AugustGrades 5, 2013, 6-12 Quality website/PDMatters Rubric Calendar Course. of Events. process that is designed to certify the quality of online and at the ESC of Cuyahoga County, 5811 Canal Road, Valley View, 44125 blended courses. QM is a leader in quality assurance for Register on-line at www.esc-cc.org online education and has received national recognition To register for a session go to: Graduate Credit: Participants may choose to purchase 1 Semester for its peer-based approach and continuous improvement For additional information aboutwww.esc QM, please-cc.org contact: Hour, at a reduced rate of $130, through Ashland University. in online education and student learning. Building on Paula Kucinic the foundation and the strength of existing relationships Director of Professional Development & Instructional developedProfessional across Development educational services Contact centers, Hours: agencies 15 Technology and school districts, the Northeast QM ConsortiumFor registration is a [email protected] Contact: strategic partnership among the ESC of CuyahogaRoni Staimpel County, at (216)216-901-4244 446-380 or the Geauga, Lake and Lorain Counties EducationalRoni.staimpel@esc Service -cc.org

5 Northern Ohio’s 3rd Annual Early Learners Institute: Register Today!

On August 15th and 16th, early education educators will have a chance to attend the 3rd annual Early Learners Institute. It will be held at the Dr. Harry E. Eastridge Professional Development Center in Valley View. Participants will hear from national experts, learn about the latest research-based early learning strategies, and be provided with opportunities to explore proven practices that create and support a successful early learning environment.

Click here for a registration flyer.

For registration questions please contact:

Bonnie Bertschinger [email protected] 216-901-4229 Sue Coughlin [email protected] 216-901-4230

Grants

High School-Higher Education Alignment Project The remediation rate in Mathematics and English for high Community College, and Ursuline College. Participants school graduates who are entering freshmen in Ohio’s have defined areas of concern for their specific institutions public colleges and universities is 41%, comparable to the and action steps to help alleviate remediation in Math and remediation rate across the in those subject English by increasing understanding about placement areas for entering college students. The ESC of Cuyahoga and admissions testing and higher education faculty County leads a consortium of five school districts, a career expectations, by aligning Common Core curriculum and center, and representatives from four universities in a pilot assessments between high schools and colleges, by better project funded by the Ohio Department of Education educating students and parents about the transition and in cooperation with the Ohio Board of Regents to help academic and financial obligations, as well as preparing alleviate remediation in Mathematics and English for students with affective attributes and non-academic skills entering freshmen at Ohio’s public colleges and universities. that will enhance their transition experiences and result This three-year project, now beginning its final year, in higher persistence and graduation rates. A goal for the involves administrators and Math and English faculty from third year is teacher preparation for alignment to the new Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, and the school districts Common Core standards for teaching and learning. The in Beachwood, Hudson, Olmsted Falls, Strongsville and ESC will work with its partners in the project to enhance Solon, as well as faculty and administrators from Baldwin professional development for in-service and pre-service Wallace University, Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga teachers.

6 STEM continued from page 1 Northeast Ohio Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Showcase (STEM)

Highlights of the STEM displays included: industry and provide opportunities for students to explore and succeed in STEM education. Parma City Schools - Exploration of the Moon’s Surface: A trans-disciplinary unit with teams of students designing, Other participants in the year long project were: Birchwood creating, testing and refining a vehicle to explore and School, Fairport Harbor Schools, Fairview Park City Schools, sample the moon’s surface. Firestone High School, Hope Academy East Campus, Alphaport, Inc., Lakewood City Schools, Ledgemont Local Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools - English Schools, Olmsted Falls City Schools, Riverside Local Schools, STEM proposal: Creation of best practice lesson plans and Warrensville Heights Schools, Bluffton Schools, Clyde Local a writing contest to promote the incorporation of STEM in Schools, Edison Schools, Lakota Local Schools, Kenston English courses. Local Schools, Mahoning County Educationl Service Center, Monroeville Local Schools, Norwalk Middle School, Norwalk ESC of Cuyahoga County- Exploring and Launching Project- Catholic Schools, Stark County Education Service Center Based Learning: Eight Essentials for Getting Started: A Strasburg-Franklin Local Schools, Perkins Local Schools, three county initiative designed to train administrators and Sandusky City Schools, Tuscarawas Valley Schools, Vermillion teachers in the eight essentials of project-based learning, Schools, Woodlands Intermediate School, and Willard City provide high quality professional development learning Schools. experiences, generate interest in NASA and the aerospace

7 Student Seminars 2013-2014

GPS Workshop Middle School October 1 and 2 Leadership Workshop High School October 23 Equations Grades 4-8 TBD (February) Peaceful Solutions High School November 13 Beck Center Outreach Middle School March 5 Financial Literacy High School TBD Academic Super Bowl Middle School TBD Public Speaking High School February 4

First Annual Middle School Academic Super Bowl

The first Academic Super Bowl for middle school social studies. Three team head-to-head competitions, students sponsored by the ESC of Cuyahoga County was computer questions, and individual team events held on April 18th at the Dr. Harry Eastridge Professional determined the six teams that would participate in the Development Center. Over 50 students from Bedford, final round. Westlake took home the district tournament Lakewood, Fairview Park, Rocky River and Westlake trophy and the individual team champion medals were Schools participated in this event. Teams had practiced presented to the tying first place teams from Westlake since January answering questions using buzzer and Rocky River. systems in science, mathematics, language arts, and

ROCKY RIVER FAIRVIEW LAKEWOOD, BEDFORD, WESTLAKE

LAKEWOOD BEDFORD 8 Ohio Online Learning Program The ESC of Cuyahoga County’s Ohio Online Learning with all districts involved in the online program as well Program has been in operation since August 2012. This as a liaison to Lincoln Interactive program personnel to program is one that allows students to re-enroll in their ensure quality and seamless delivery of services. resident school district from other online schools and also participate in extracurricular activities. In partnership Districts that may be interested in taking advantage with the National Network of Digital Schools, districts of this unique opportunity will be provided Student now have access to the award winning Lincoln Interactive Learning Advocates who work directly with students and online curriculum with over 250 courses offered online. parents providing academic and technical assistance. There are currently over 30 school districts participating All full time students are provided a laptop and printer/ in the program representing six counties. This year, the scanner/copier combination with wireless capability program had 25 seniors who graduated. allowing learning to take place anywhere, anytime. Onsite training is also provided for district personnel on As a result of this expansion, Online Program Specialist, enrollment procedures. Angela Love joined the ESC of Cuyahoga County providing much needed expertise and support in the Summer school enrollment opportunities are now day to day operations. She was previously employed available for students wanting credit flex or credit with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District where recovery courses. For more information, visit she spent over 13 years working with staff, students, and www.ohioonlinelearning.org parents in the Office of ADM and Attendance. She works or call toll free at 855-491-9660.

Thirty-Five Youths Graduate from North Coast Academy, Three Earn College Scholarships

Simon Youth North Coast Academy at Richmond Three of the students have also been selected as Simon Town Square Sears held a graduation and scholarship Youth Foundation Academy Scholarship recipients. presentation on Tuesday, June 11th to honor the perseverance and accomplishments of 35 teens. The • Grace Thompson has received a Simon Youth ceremony was held at the Richmond Town Square – Foundation Academy Scholarship valued at $7,700 Macy’s Corridor. North Coast Academy is run by the ESC over two years. She also received a scholarship of Cuyahoga County, which supervises the educational from College Now of Greater Cleveland. efforts and purchases the computers, on-line curriculum and other materials used in the daily instruction of the • Alexander Frazier has received a Simon Youth students. Foundation Academy Scholarship valued at $31,000 over four years. Alexander’s scholarship was donated by the Warren and Zoanne Dusenbury Fund of the Cleveland Foundation.

• Nathan Simon has received a Simon Youth Foundation ‘Best in Class’ Scholarship valued at $40,000 over four years.

The scholarships are awarded to individuals who have worked tirelessly to earn their diploma, and seek to pursue their dreams in post-secondary education. SYF is a national non-profit dedicated to providing educational and career development opportunities to youth. 9 North Coast Academy Graduation continued

“We are so excited to honor these amazing kids,” said of Beachwood Schools. Heidi Solomon, coordinator Kate Miller, area director of marketing and business of Youth Ability, a division of Jewish Family Services development. “Their dedication to their future inspires all delivered the address to the graduates. of us.” The following school districts participate in the Simon “The partnership between the ESC of Cuyahoga County Youth North Coast Academy: Beachwood, Chagrin Falls, and the Simon Youth Foundation has been critical to Euclid, Garfield Heights, Mayfield, Nordonia, Orange, helping students at-risk of dropping out of high school Richmond Heights, Solon, South Euclid/Lyndhurst, achieve the credits for their diploma in a setting that Twinsburg and Warrensville Heights. meets their needs in a smaller school computer based environment,” said Rena Wertheim, North Coast Academy “Anything is possible with education, and Simon Youth director. “Simon Youth Foundation has added to the Foundation is committed to igniting this kind of hope in experiences of these students by providing funding to students,” says J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D., President and CEO the school for such things as field trips to local colleges. of SYF. This partnership has helped 470 students graduate over the years.”

The graduate speakers who shared their personal, inspiring stories included Tyah Higbee and Laurynn Roebuck of Shaker Heights Schools and Nathan Simon

10 Parmadale News continue to develop and grow professionally. Through By Kevin Wering participation in the ESC’s Resident Educator program along with guidance from their mentors, Ms. Snyder and The faculty at Parmadale has been busy during the 2012- Ms. Nemeth, our Resident Educators are officially halfway 2013 school year and is poised to continue its efforts in the through their Teacher Residency requirements and headed 2013-2014 school year. towards successful careers.

Several faculty members engaged in a weekly professional Our faculty would like to thank Ms. Bonezzi, Ms. Carroll and development series, that began last August, which focused Ms. Huntz for their continued professional achievements on the Common Core State Standards and technology, and contributions to our school program. Ms. Bonezzi will Digital Learning & Collaboration, and are now ready to be awarded a Master of Education degree in Early Childhood implement their newfound knowledge and skills in the Special Education along with a license in Early Childhood 2013-2014 school year. The participants worked closely Special Education during the summer of 2013. Ms. Huntz with the rest of the faculty and have successfully aligned and Ms. Carroll, after attending a professional development the Parmadale curriculum with the Common Core State session, applied for and were awarded a “Flip Your World” Standards. Furthermore, the curriculum offers our students grant in the amount of $500. Ms. Huntz will use the grant a variety of opportunities to engage in academic material in to purchase culturally-responsive literature and hands-on a meaningful way while using technology and 21st century learning materials that will enable our students to learn st learning skills. about “Adaptation and Change” using 21 century learning skills. Ms. Carroll will train her students in lab skills with the The faculty at Parmadale has also successfully completed use of digital microscopes. a series of peer observations. These observations gave each member of the faculty an opportunity to observe one The Parmadale faculty has had a busy and productive year. another during classroom instruction. Teachers were also On a daily basis we search for new ways to engage our given an opportunity to pair together in order to coach one students and provoke them to grow academically and as another on areas of strength through collaborative lesson individuals. We are excited to get started on this important planning and reciprocal observations. Our team plans to task as a new year begins again in August of 2013. continue to develop ways to work collaboratively with one another as we wrap up the current academic year and move For more information, please contact: into a new one. Kevin Wering, Special Education Supervisor Our two Resident Educators, Ms. Williams and Ms. Bonezzi, [email protected] 440-843-5544

College and Career Ready through Curriculum Design By Erin Green and Aireane Curtis, SST-3 Consultants

ESC of Cuyahoga County curriculum consultants have and effective teaching strategies that can be utilized in the been diligently focused on providing high quality classroom by the teachers. Over the course of the 2012-2013 curriculum support to districts, with the goal of preparing school year, the consultants have facilitated curriculum the teachers for successful Common Core and Ohio development in 25 districts and community schools both in Revised Standards implementation. Through delivery of and around Cuyahoga County and have delivered services professional development, both embedded in districts as to teachers through ongoing series of trainings offered. The well as services and ongoing series offered at the ESC, the ultimate goal of the curriculum consultants is to effectively consultants have assisted participants in understanding prepare teachers for these historic changes in new content and implementing Common Core standards in math and standards, rigorous lesson design and differentiated English language arts and the Ohio Revised Standards in delivery, reading and writing inclusion throughout science and social studies. This typically involves processes all content areas, and college and career readiness such as providing an overview of the changes of the new expectations for students. Effective implementation by standards and assessments, demonstrating the increased teachers in these areas will help ensure that all students are rigor and expectations of the standards, assisting teachers graduating college and career ready. with mapping and pacing guides, aligning resources with district needs, and modeling higher level thinking skills

11 Graduation at Rose-Mary Center School First Annual “Stroll & Roll”

Congratulations to Coddy! He graduated on May 31st. The first annual “Stroll & Roll” fundraising event was Sherell Brown from Euclid City Schools was present for held on April 19th in the afternoon. The playground the ceremony as was the ESC. Coddy became a student fundraising committee headed up the event and planned at the school in April, 2011. He is transitioning to an Adult the stroll with all students and staff through the Tremont Activity Center. A reception followed the ceremony with neighborhood. Points of interest included Community cake and punch. Based Training destinations, such as the library, recycle center, ice cream shop, Civilizations, and numerous other sights. After the stroll, everyone came to the gym for refreshments. The stroll raised approximately $500 toward purchasing new playground accessories.

Kathy T, Classroom Teacher; Lisa A, Spec. Ed. Supervisor; Denise W, Classroom Assistant; Sherell Benton, Administrator, Euclid City Schools; Steve Rogaski, Dir. Pupil Services ESC; Dr. Christine Krol, President, ESC Governing Board; Dorothy B, Classroom Assistant; and Anthony Miceli, Vice President, ESC Governing Board member surround Coddy as he proudly holds up his Certificate of Completion. (l to r)

Springtime in Paris Formal

The annual spring formal was held at the Rose Mary Kendall and Michelle (Classroom 2 Assistant) rd Center School on May 3 from 1-2 p.m. The students share a quiet moment dressed in their formal attire and had lunch in the in front of the “Arc de beautifully decorated gym. Eddy the DJ provided the Triumph”. music. Many parents and families were here to join in the fun. The decorations were made by the students and Mary Alice added her incredible talents to transform the gym into Paris in the Spring.

Raynisha, Classroom 6 was crowned Prom Queen. Denise, Lena, and Melissa stop in front of the Café for a photo moment. (Classroom 7 )

The Yuknavich family was there to congratulate Kevin when he became the Prom King.

12 ESC Honors Students with Humanitarian Award The ESC of Cuyahoga County recently named several area individual schools’ award assemblies during the months of May students as recipients of their annual Humanitarian Awards. and June. Recipients were nominated by administrators in their schools for showing leadership and community service as well as In addition to a cash award, students received a personalized possessing great character during the 2012-2013 school year. plaque, starfish pin and starfish keychain. The starfish is the symbol of a story of the impact one person can make in a One student from each middle and high school in the community. communities of Cuyahoga Heights, Independence and Richmond Heights received the scholarships and award. The This year’s ESC Humanitarians include: awards were presented by ESC board members during their

Recipients from Cuyahoga Heights Local Schools

Amanda Keller, eighth-grader at Veronica Zelinski, graduating senior Cuyahoga Heights Middle School at Cuyahoga Heights High School It was stated that Amanda shows It was stated in her entry that “Veronica positive attitude towards many is a woman of great character, strong people including her classmates, leadership, unyielding integrity and school, and community. “Many of the purposefulness. What her resume students she associates with model cannot convey is the gentle, caring her kind of behavior. Amanda is nature that she brings to everything she generous and compassionate; she is somebody who seeks to does. She is a wonderful young lady.” improve the lives of other people.” ESC board member Frank Cuyahoga Heights Local Schools’ board member Holly Thacker Mahnic presented the award. presented the award.

Recipients from Independence Local Schools

Maria Sagi, eighth-grader at Alyssa Synek, graduating senior at Independence Middle School Independence High School Maria’s entry commented on how she It was stated in her entry that “Alyssa takes interest in multiple clubs and has demonstrated her positive concern tries to look for any opportunities to for others through completing five help out others. “She is leaving us a times the required community service legacy of humanitarianism and school hours.” She has volunteered for the spirit that will inspire others for years Independence United Methodist’s to come. Our school is a better place Youth mission trips, the Volleyball today because of Maria Sagi.” ESC Summer Camp, “The Summer Scurry” board president Christine Krol presented the award. race, among many other activities. ESC board member Carol Fortlage presented the award. Recipients from Richmond Heights Schools

Javier Hinton, eighth-grader at Richmond Heights Middle School Ieshia Hodge, graduating senior at Richmond Heights High Javier’s entry stated, “He is a positive, School motivated, and confident young man, who always seems to see Ieshia’s entry stated, “Ieshia the good in everything—a true Hodge is personable, mature, optimist.” It also said that “He shows and a caring young woman. tremendous character in turning the She has participated in Student other cheek to those who treat him Council and as a sixth grade camp poorly, and displays patience and counselor. She plans on pursuing understanding to those students who need extra assistance a career in nursing after graduation.” ESC board member Tony and understanding.” ESC board vice president Tony Miceli Hocevar presented the award. presented the award. 13 Educational Office Professionals Of Ohio 2013 Professional Awards “Pursue Your Path” At the Annual Awards presented by Darla is the Assistant Principal at Ballard the Educational Office Professionals of Brady Middle School in the Orange City Ohio (EOPO) this past May, the 2013 School District. Darla was enthusiastically Administrator of the Year and Educational nominated by her administrative assistant Office Professional of the Year were for this award because she has “never awarded. Peers and staff nominated a worked with a more talented, generous fellow colleague or boss from across Ohio. and intelligent administrator” having the perfect blend of teacher and leader. “She The 2013 Jacquelyn Myers Office is the heart and soul at Brady Middle Leanne Long, EOPO Award Chair and Katherine Professional of the Year was awarded School” here in Cuyahoga County. “Mrs. Reichley, Ohio Office Professional of the Year to Katherine G. H. Reichley, CEOE, from Wagner is focused on excellence and has a Otterbein University. Katherine’s title is positive outlook and optimistic spirit which Professional Education Unit Coordinator. As prevents her from ever giving up on a stated by the person who nominated her, student or believing that a student doesn’t she is an “outstanding colleague and friend.” have a strong desire to be successful.” Numerous recommendation letters truly In Darla’s words upon why she left the inspire that Katherine goes well above and classroom for an administrative position – beyond serving the college and community “If we don’t get people in administrative environment. Five administrators positions who understand and can support and Katherine’s husband attended to good teachers, some of the best people will recognized her for her professional and continue to leave the profession.” Leanne Long, EOPO Award Chair and civic accomplishments. Darla Wagner, Assistant Principal, Brady Each recipient received recognition at the Middle School, Orange City Schools and Ohio Administrator of the Year The 2013 Educational Administrator of the award luncheon and an engraved plaque. Year Award was awarded to Darla Wagner. More info on the Educational Office Professional of Ohio can be found at www.eopo-oh.org.

Chamber State of the Schools Luncheon Features Superintendents

The Cuyahoga Valley Chamber of Commerce held its Interested in golfing? Contact the chamber office at 216- annual State of the Schools luncheon on May 15th at the 573-2707 or log on to www.cuyahogavalleychamber.org. Holiday Inn in Independence. More than 150 business, civic, school and community leaders attended. Presenting were Independence Local Schools Superintendent Steve Marlow; Cuyahoga Heights Local Schools Superintendent Edwin Holland; Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Superintendent Celena Roebuck; and ESC of Cuyahoga County Superintendent Bob Mengerink.

All the superintendents stressed the importance of working with their local business community to help educate the workforce of tomorrow. The chamber also L-R: Independence Local Schools Superintendent Steve Marlow; Cuyahoga presented three $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors Heights Local Schools Superintendent Edwin Holland; Cuyahoga Valley Career Center Superintendent Celena Roebuck; and ESC of Cuyahoga County from Independence High School, Cuyahoga Heights High Superintendent Bob Mengerink. School and Walsh Jesuit High School.

The ESC is partnering once again with the chamber in planning the fourth annual golf outing at Astorhurst on Friday, September 13th. Money raised will go towards the 2014 high school scholarships. 14